What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cable Technician position at Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company?
Job Title: Cabling Engineer
Location: Sparks, NV 89437
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, terminate, label, and test **structured cabling systems** (CAT6/CAT6A, fiber optic – SM/MM)
- Support cabling for **LAN, Wi‑Fi, voice, CCTV, access control, nurse call, and medical devices**
- Perform cable testing, certification, troubleshooting, and remediation
- Maintain accurate **as-built documentation, labeling, port mapping, and rack layouts**
- Coordinate with **network, desktop, biomedical, and facilities teams** during deployments and upgrades
- Support hospital IT projects including **wards, clinics, labs, OTs, data centers, and clinics**
- Ensure adherence to **hospital safety, infection control, and change management standards**
- Work within defined **SLA, incident, and service request processes**
Technical Skills:**
- Hands-on experience in **structured cabling (Copper & Fiber)**
- Knowledge of **fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and cable certification tools**
- Experience with **racks, patch panels, cable trays, and conduits**
- Basic understanding of **network connectivity and LAN infrastructure**
- Ability to read **floor plans and network diagrams**
- Healthcare Environment Experience (Preferred):**
- Experience working in **live hospital or clinical environments**
- Understanding of **patient safety, infection control, and low-voltage systems**
- Ability to work in **24x7, mission-critical operations**
Experience & Qualifications:**
- 2–5 years** experience in structured cabling or network infrastructure
- Healthcare, hospital, or mission-critical environment experience preferred
Certifications (Preferred)
- * Structured Cabling Certification (BICSI / OEM)
- * Fiber Optic Technician Certification
- * ITIL Foundation / Safety certifications (good to have)